attentive

• Décrit une personne qui porte une attention soutenue à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un, souvent en faisant preuve de soin et de sollicitude, ou qui écoute avec concentration.

Describes someone who is paying close attention to something or someone, often showing care and consideration.

1. Giving care or attentionB1formal

   Showing careful attention or consideration, often by listening or watching closely.

   attentif

   • The attentive nurse checked on the patient every hour.
   • He was always attentive to his wife's needs.
   • An attentive audience makes a speaker feel valued.

   Synonymesalertcarefulconsideratefocusedintentmindfulobservantvigilantwatchful

   Antonymescarelessdistractedheedlessinattentivenegligentobliviousunobservant

2. Taking heed; thoughtfulB1formal

   Paying close and thoughtful attention to details or instructions.

   attentif

   • The student was attentive during the entire lecture.
   • She gave an attentive ear to her friend's problems.
   • Being attentive to safety rules prevents accidents.

   Synonymesalertcarefulconsideratemindfulobservantthoughtfulwatchful

   Antonymesabsentmindedcarelessdistractedheedlessinattentivenegligentthoughtlessunmindful